The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has regained electricity supply after clearing its outstanding utility debt to the City of Tshwane, South Africa.
The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, confirmed the reconnection in a statement on Monday, expressing appreciation to the Nigerian mission for settling the arrears.
“We thank the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for honouring its debt to the city. The city will reconnect electricity,” Moya announced.
Earlier, the city had disconnected power to the Nigerian High Commission as part of enforcement measures against institutions with unpaid utility bills.
Confirming the earlier disconnection in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Moya shared an image of the diplomatic premises, stating: “We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services.”
Following the settlement of the outstanding balance, electricity was restored to the mission. However, the Nigerian High Commission has yet to release an official statement regarding the development.
